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The brother in law has just upgraded from a 120 petrol to a new 2015 t/d 150 series. I removed the dual battery gear from the 120 (excluding the tray) to allow it to be fitted to the new rig, however auto lec is stating that the ctek is no good in the newer shape prado and is advising the red arc equivalent. Can anyone confirm this and advise why? I have used my ctek in both my 2006 120 and 2010 150 diesels? Any help would be great
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HAD 08 D4D Auto with a few goodies - HAD 150 D4D Manual with a lot of goodies - CURRENT Vehicle 2006 1KZ Manual - about to fit full 3" Exhaust - Steinbauer Chip - Rhino Pioneer Platform - Ctek DC-DC & Optima dual battery - Baintech distribution Panel - Anderson plug to rear - Uni Filter - Snorkel - In dash GPS, reverse Camera, DVD etc - DVD in headrests for the kids..... and the remainder of wishes will have to wait! -
Does the autolec want to supply the Redarc?White 2012 GXL 150 TD Auto. Work in progress. Aiming to spend less than when I kitted out the 120! -
Sure does,funny thing is ARB told him the same story as an independent leco....HAD 08 D4D Auto with a few goodies - HAD 150 D4D Manual with a lot of goodies - CURRENT Vehicle 2006 1KZ Manual - about to fit full 3" Exhaust - Steinbauer Chip - Rhino Pioneer Platform - Ctek DC-DC & Optima dual battery - Baintech distribution Panel - Anderson plug to rear - Uni Filter - Snorkel - In dash GPS, reverse Camera, DVD etc - DVD in headrests for the kids..... and the remainder of wishes will have to wait!Comment
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ARB - also a Redarc retailer...Cheers
Micheal.
2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...Comment
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What do CTEK say?My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automaticComment
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Apparently the new prado's have a different alternator again that is a lower output. The ctek chargers have a higher initial voltage requirement to commence charging than the new redarc unit. Therefore people have been caught out with the ctek not charging as the voltage output of the alternator is too low. This is the story given from 3 different places, yet to confirm on the spec sheets for both units but sounds like it might be legit.HAD 08 D4D Auto with a few goodies - HAD 150 D4D Manual with a lot of goodies - CURRENT Vehicle 2006 1KZ Manual - about to fit full 3" Exhaust - Steinbauer Chip - Rhino Pioneer Platform - Ctek DC-DC & Optima dual battery - Baintech distribution Panel - Anderson plug to rear - Uni Filter - Snorkel - In dash GPS, reverse Camera, DVD etc - DVD in headrests for the kids..... and the remainder of wishes will have to wait!Comment
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Get a voltage booster diode.Can I still play now I have a 200 series?........Had a 2008 120 Series D4D Manual 6 Speed...STANDARD White, Soverign Bar..........Rear Cage........Dashmat.......GX Wheels with Good Year Dura Tracs........Bilstein/Dobbo 2'' lift.....Safari Snorkel....Canvas Seat Covers.....20%tint..........55W HID Headlights.....Mudmats front and rear.....
22'' Lightbar......Comment
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ARB are also a ctek retailer. I would personally just get a get BCDC 25amp low voltage setup, then you dont have to worry about booster diodes or anything else like that2005 GXL 4L V6 6SP MAN, ARB deluxe bullbar, ARB UVP, 55w HID Spotties, Roof rack, Safari snorkel, Tri batteries, redarc, 2 and bit inch lift (bilstein and lovells and OME), GME UHF, Home made drawer system, straight through center muffler, LED worklights, HID conversion,ARB 2.5x2.5 Awning with walls, custom roof console, ARB fridge, 300w Redarc invertor, over hauled stereo, BFG KM2 285/70/17Comment
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I agree BCDC25 that's what i have installed.
It also leaves you with the option to add a solar panel to charge the AUX if your stopped in one place for a day or 2.Comment
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All sorted, I have taken the Ctek from him to add to my trailer build and he is having the BCDC 25amp low voltage unit fitted. Great score for me and an extra expense for him!!!HAD 08 D4D Auto with a few goodies - HAD 150 D4D Manual with a lot of goodies - CURRENT Vehicle 2006 1KZ Manual - about to fit full 3" Exhaust - Steinbauer Chip - Rhino Pioneer Platform - Ctek DC-DC & Optima dual battery - Baintech distribution Panel - Anderson plug to rear - Uni Filter - Snorkel - In dash GPS, reverse Camera, DVD etc - DVD in headrests for the kids..... and the remainder of wishes will have to wait!Comment
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Yes the 7.5a diode is the go. fitted one to my 150.Comment
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Can you not turn smart charge off with the toyota software?Comment
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I have a feb 2014 Prado GXL Diesel , have fitted a Ctek D250S Dual not long after purchase , I havnt had any probs as yet second battery is always charged engel fridge works good so I cant complainComment
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On the ctek you caharge it through thr solar input if the car has a smart alternator. Its because a smart alternator will not charge the battery ones the main battery gets to 13.2 volts ( i think)
http://www.baintech.com.au/faq/can-i...art-alternatorComment
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I have a 2014 turbo diesel prado, there is no such thing as a smart charge alt in a prado I use a red arc smart solenoid. The alt will charge 13.8 cold and 13.6 all day every day it's not heat or voltage sensitive like other new cars. 13.6 is fine as long as your not running AGM which as far as I'm concerned are a waste of time as only one manufacture warrants them under your bonnet I have a calcium deep cycle battery that meets weight limit under my bonnet and can run my fridge for 4 days with out starting the carComment
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